Statement – Planning Appeal Decision, Land North of The Wern, Lechlade
A Cotswold District Council spokesperson said: "We are disappointed by the Planning Inspectorate’s decision, announced on Monday 15 June, to overturn the Council’s decision to refuse a development of 54 homes to be built on land north of The Wern, on the edge of Lechlade.
Council moves to simplify recycling at home for Cotswold residents with trio of changes coming soon
- Cardboard and paper recycling to be collected together – starting later this year
- From April 2027, plastic bags and wrapping can be recycled at the kerbside
- With a wide range of materials collected at the kerbside bring bank facilities will be closed and removed (charity banks are unaffected).
“Gems at the heart of our communities”: Cotswold district councillors unite to protect local hospitals
The Leader of Cotswold District Council Cllr Mike Evemy has written to Gloucestershire NHS leaders calling for assurances on the future of rural healthcare, following unanimous support from councillors across the political spectrum to safeguard local hospitals described as “gems at the heart of our communities.”
Election announced for the St Michael’s ward following resignation of Councillor Joe Harris
Cotswold District Council has confirmed that an election to fill the vacancy in the St Michael’s ward will take place on Thursday 2 July 2026, following the resignation of Councillor Joe Harris.
Unburied treasure: Iron Age coin hoard coming to Cirencester’s Corinium Museum
Corinium Museum in Cirencester has secured a “hugely significant" Iron Age hoard of more than 160 silver coins, after raising £13,250 for its acquisition.
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Step back in time to the medieval world in Cirencester this summer
Cotswold residents and visitors are invited to journey back in time this summer at Cirencester’s Corinium Museum, where medieval re-enactors will bring the Festival of Archaeology to life.
Statement – Planning Appeal Decision, Land North of The Wern, Lechlade
A Cotswold District Council spokesperson said: "We are disappointed by the Planning Inspectorate’s decision, announced on Monday 15 June, to overturn the Council’s decision to refuse a development of 54 homes to be built on land north of The Wern, on the edge of Lechlade.
Council moves to simplify recycling at home for Cotswold residents with trio of changes coming soon
- Cardboard and paper recycling to be collected together – starting later this year
- From April 2027, plastic bags and wrapping can be recycled at the kerbside
- With a wide range of materials collected at the kerbside bring bank facilities will be closed and removed (charity banks are unaffected).